Sponsor
Portland State University. Graduate School of Education
First Advisor
Leslie J. Munson
Term of Graduation
Spring 2007
Date of Publication
4-27-2007
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership: Special and Counselor Education
Department
Educational Leadership
Language
English
Subjects
Maternal health services, Mother and infant, Social acceptance
DOI
10.15760/etd.7925
Physical Description
1 online resource (2, vi, 216 pages)
Abstract
Social-emotional skill acquisition in infancy can effect positive outcomes in all developmental domains as the child matures. Caregiver/infant interaction provides a critical context for positive social-emotional development in the infant (i.e., attachment, emotional regulation, communication). Within interaction, these three areas of infant social-emotional development are fostered by the dyadic relationship between caregiver and infant. However, infant skill acquisition within these areas of social-emotional development may be interrupted by risk factors in the caregiving environment. Four maternal risk factors (i.e., mental health, literacy level, age, income) associated with a negative impact on developmental outcome and on interaction were the focus of this study.
Interactions during feeding and playing of 11 mother/infant (less than 12 months old) dyads were evaluated using qualitative and quantitative methods. Analysis of interactive behaviors indicated limited dyadic maternal behaviors of turn taking, directing intentional communication, providing playful routines, imitating behaviors, and using positive verbalizations. Infant dyadic behavioral concerns were initiating interactions, taking turns, participating, displaying playful behaviors, and imitating behaviors.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/38073
Recommended Citation
Winder, Deirdre Ann, "Mother/Infant Interaction in the Context of Four Maternal Risk Factors" (2007). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 6055.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.7925
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